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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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Lookin to drop the front!

Hey everyone, I am looking to drop the front of my car... I just put on 19's...the back is perfect, but the front has like 4 finger gap, looking to drop it to 2 fingers...maybe half inch. What do you guys recommmend....also consider that I just blew a shiet load of money on my 19's..... Maybe cutting the springs as an option....I heard going to a lower number pad????
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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i mentioned the possibility of cutting my springs on this forum once....prepare for some lectures...they are coming.......
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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and to everyone who participated in my little schooling...i decided against cutting the springs!
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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can't use pads for the front... wat da hell just cut the springs...
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 04:13 AM
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I cut my spring once, and it was rubbish, not gonna do it again, handling turn $h1t, not to mention dangerous. Just bare with your ride for a while and save up, then get a cup kit or coilover. I went for the coilover, and it's well worth it.
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